Classic Medieval and Renaissance Costumes For Renaissance Fairs
Remember those Renaissance fairs that the Jr. High would hold each year? The airy music and elaborate medieval costumes made for an interesting and creative atmosphere. Why not take a break from the everyday and visit a Renaissance fair as an adult? If you don't have a Renaissance costume, don't worry. The fair will have clothing shops that cater to people of all sizes and age. If anything, go into one of these shops just to enjoy the craftsmanship and intricacy of the beautiful garbs.
This terminology comes from Renaissance Fairs. As mundane is a term describing someone who is not in costume. However, costume is not a term used while referring to medieval and renaissance clothing it is garb. Another interesting fact is that half of the people seen at these special events do not work for the fair, rather they are common people dressed up in renaissance and medieval costume to make merry and take part in the atmosphere of that era.
The reason that so many people are driven to medieval costumes and renaissance costumes is the time that they reference. We are talking about a moment in history when radical change was taking place. Starting in the Middle Ages, or what we would term medieval, we think of knights and wizards and servant girls, Kings and Queens that, though royal, were not elegant. It was a classical society.
This was a time of incredible political, cultural and economic change. Clothing was a reflection of your station in society. Then you have the Renaissance Era, which overlaps part of the late Middle Ages when, again, there was great change taking place in art and science. Here the clothing took on a more elegant look and style. Though still showing your position in society, there was more flair.
Want to go in a wench Renaissance costume? Most likely you will show a little of this and a little of that, as these women were not known for their conversation skills if you known what I mean? Rather go in a Maid Marian medieval costume? Your dress will be fairly elegant and demure. Robin Hood is another popular medieval costume. To complete the look symbols that signify "brave" and "courageous." And not to forget the mysterious and magical wizard Merlin costumes. The wizard costume has specific necessary pieces, such as pointy hat and flowing robe. Your garb is most important when attending a Renaissance fair.
It is no wonder then that costume balls, Halloween parties or Renaissance Fairs find people on a mission to acquire medieval costumes and Renaissance costumes. These clothes allow us to be apart of such an important time in history. Imagine playing Queen for the day, and if you are going to a Renaissance Fair, I strongly advise going in the medieval costume or renaissance costumes to get the full effect of the event.
However, females need a word of warning as there is nothing like having to wear a corset. Before you become laced up, remember to take a good deep breath, as it will be a last deep breath afforded you, until you are unlaced from your costume. I do believe that the women of the Renaissance Era never took deep breaths until they went to their beds. Being laced in a corset explains tiny waistlines even on larger females. So while you are celebrating Halloween or attending a Renaissance Fair, be sure to enjoy yourself while really playing the part, dress up in a medieval or Renaissance costume and you will have the time of your life. Author: Susan West :: Hits: 2 :: Added: Thu Oct 18 2007 ::
